Organizational Background: The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.

The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, nutrition and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates only. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Logistics Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Perform inspections on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched and handled, detect and analyze reasons for stock damages/discrepancies and prepare reports recommending appropriate solutions;

Supervise and provide on-the-job training to warehouse staff to contribute to their development;

Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Experience:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Three years of progressive responsible support experience including at least one year in transportation, administration, accounting, statistics or another related field.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.

Knowledge: Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN/WFP policies, rules, regulations and procedures in the area of work.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Summary:

Job Title

Storekeeper

Job Category

Business and Financial Operations

Job Type

FULL_TIME

Company / Organization

UN World Food Programme – Somalia

Approx. Salary

KShs

Job Opening Date

20180416

Job Expiry Date

20180425

Job Details

UN World Food Programme – Somalia

Vacancy Announcement No. VA-010/2018

Post Title: Storekeeper

Contract type: Fixed Term

Post Grade: G4

Duty Station: Bosasso

Duration: 1 year

Date of issue: 12th April 2018

Closing Date: 25th April 2018

Organizational Background: The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.

The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.